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Patent GB-2271055-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated cushion
Inventor: LIOU YAW-TYNG
IPC: A47C7/74
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a cushion and in particular to one including a pad with a streamlined upper surface on which are formed a plurality of through holes, and a seat with a contour and having a recess for receiving said pad and a plurality of ventilation holes, whereby when an user seats thereon, the pad and the seat will be deformed thereby causing the air therein to eject upwardly to the blow off the heat evolved from the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271316-A (GB)
Title: OCR cards for use in a computer-aided management system.
Inventor: SASAKI YOKO
IPC: G06K19/08
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: Identifying colours (9) for classifying OCR cards are provided, being displaced for each unit of classification, at the peripheral portion (6) of an OCR card, which portion cannot be read by an OCR card reading apparatus. Furthermore, graphics, characters and the like (12) which represent the contents of the data to be read out are printed by use of drop-out colour ink at the portion of the card which can be read by the optical reading apparatus. Thus, classification of OCR cards is made easier and ingress of cards which have been wrongly classified can be easily determined. For example, classification can be easily done by observing the graphics, characters or the like printed by drop-out colour ink without having to interpret the contents of the data, such as code numbers or the like, and reading error rate can be reduced to zero. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261871-A (GB)
Title: Non-rigid type packet of cigarettes with easy opening feature
Inventor: MANSERVIGI ALBERTO
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1992-11-11
Abstract: In a typical crush pack (1), composed of an inner wrapping (3) enveloping the cigarettes, and an outer wrapping (4), the inner wrapping has a front face (5), a rear face (6), two flank faces (7) and two end faces (9) each comprising two longitudinal flaps (10) hinged respectively to the front face (5) and to the rear face (6), and two lateral flaps (11, 12) hinged to the flanks (7). The inner wrapping is pierced or otherwise weakened along a break or tear line (14) compassing at least a portion of the top end face (9) in such a way as to create a neatly removable patch (16), conveniently associated with a tab (13) formed by folding one of the lateral flaps (11 or 12) over the top of the longitudinal flaps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267610-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop modulators
Inventor: VISURI PAULI
IPC: H03C3/09
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a phase-locked loop. comprising, connected in succession, a phase comparator (1), to one input of which a reference frequency (fref) is carried, a loop filter (2), and a voltage-controlled oscillator (3), to one input of which a modulation signal (MOD) is carried and from which a feedback branch is conducted to the other input of the phase comparator. To the modulation branch (MOD) of the voltage controlled oscillator (3) is connected a phase corrector (8) before said second input of the voltage oscillator, which changes the phase behaviour of the modulation signal (MOD) in a direction opposite to that effected by the phase-locked loop. The phase corrector may be in the form of an RC phase shifter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273010-A (GB)
Title: Current-controlled relay operating circuit with precise switching point
Inventor: HARASAWA SHINICHIRO
IPC: H04B3/44
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: Relay coil 17 is energised by transistor 16 only when the input current in, as sensed by resistor 12, is sufficient to switch Schmitt trigger 14. Zener diode 11 provides an operating voltage for amplifier 13 and Schmitt trigger 14. The sensing resistor may be in series with the relay (figs. 7 - 9), and a complementary dummy load may be provided (figs. 8 and 9) to reduce disturbance to the sensing circuit caused by switching of the relay. The circuit may be used in submarine cable power supply systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271590-A (GB)
Title: Casing hanger wear bushing
Inventor: HENDERSON JR HERMAN O
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: A wear bushing assembly (29 or 49) for a subsea well to protect a casing hanger (15 or 39) during drilling latches by means of a collet (35 or 53). The wear bushing (29, 49) includes a tubular member which lands on the upper end of the casing hanger (15, 39). A metal collet (35, 53) secures to the wear bushing (29, 49). The collet has slots in it so as to allow it to radially deflect. The collet has an external shoulder which snaps into and latches in a profile (25 or 45) formed in the casing hanger (15 or 39). The collet may serve as a protective portion of the wear bushing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271837-A (GB)
Title: Balancing a washing machine drum before spinning
Inventor: SCHUWERK WOLFGANG
IPC: D06F34/16
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: To determine the unbalance of the loaded drum of a washing machine, an unbalance measurement is effected after a load distribution phase prior to spinning. After a load distribution phase the setpoint rotational speed is suddenly increased. Overshoot of the actual rotational speed over the setpoint rotational speed is measured and from this a correction value for the unbalance measurement is determined.
Patent GB-2284241-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft securing device
Inventor: DEVONPORT PAUL
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: An anti-theft securing device for securing a fitment 24 to a concrete or masonry substrate 21, comprises a rod 1 which is embedded in resin grout 23 in a bore hole 22, the rod 1 comprising a screwthreaded outer end which is engaged by a cylindrical nut 6 welded thereon to form a head, and by a hexagonal nut 5 which can be rotated to tension the rod 1 when the grout is set. The rod 1 may be threaded over its whole length but provided with interruptions (e.g. grooves 8) or deformations, or the rod 1 may be ribbed or of square section or have a block end, to improve bonding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279513-A (GB)
Title: Office power supplies
Inventor: VASS RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 1994-08-31
Abstract: A power distribution system for use in an open-plan office environment with office furniture comprises a primary power distributor 12 and a plurality of secondary power distributors 13. The primary power distributor 12 is connectable to a high-current mains power supply 15 via a single access point provided in said open-plan office environment. The secondary distributors 13 are detachably connectable to the primary distributor 12 via a plurality of separate connection links 14. The primary distributor 12 is arranged to divide the high-current supply 15 into a plurality of fused low-current supplies 14 for use with the secondary distributors 13. The primary and secondary distributors are mountable to the office furniture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283477-A (GB)
Title: Disk cartridge case
Inventor: KIKUCHI SHUICHI
IPC: G11B23/02
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: A disk cartridge case 1 includes a case body 2 and a cover 4 for covering a cartridge inserting port 3 in the case body. The cover 4 has a back member 4a superposed on a back member of the case body, a cover member 4e and a closing member 4c. The cover back member 4a has a portion 4f capable of separating from the case body back member and a portion 4g adhered to the case body back member. Furthermore, the cover member 4e includes an insertion tab 31 having a locking tab 34 for cooperating with a slot 32 formed in the case body 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283700-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic welding
Inventor: WANNEBO ANDREAS
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 1994-11-07
Abstract: In a method for ultra-sonic welding of material webs (5, 6) which move between an ultrasonic horn (2) of an ultrasonic welding arrangement and an anvil holder (3) having a determined pattern of anvils (4), so as to enable the webs to be welded at high web speeds, the weld width of each ultrasonic horn (2) in the ultrasonic welding arrangement is determined in accordance with the intended highest travel speed of the webs (5, 6). The weld width of the horn (2) is reduced for higher web speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288020-A (GB)
Title: Borehole acoustic sensor
Inventor: BERESFORD JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1995-01-06
Abstract: An acoustic sensor (4) for use as part of a drill string (1) in a borehole has an acoustic transducer which vibrates the drill bit (3) in contact with the rock at the end of the borehole to generate acoustic signals in the rock. These acoustic signals propagate through the rocks ahead of the drill bit and are reflected and scattered to return to an acoustic sensor contained within the drill string. A compliant device connects the drill bit to the drill collar and acts to keep the resonance frequency of the drill tool and drill bit substantially lower than the passband of the acoustic sensor.
Patent GB-2287747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to spring clips
Inventor: PARKER GARY FRANCIS
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A spring clip (1) is designed to snap into an aperture and hold to the surface of the member having that aperture a rope-like element (8), such as a seal for a fire door. The clip is of modified V-form, the arms (3, 5) having indents (4) at intermediate points to locate in the aperture when the clip is pressed in vertex (2) first. The free end portions (5) of the arms diverge further and curve to embrace part of the element (8), while their extremities (6) point in towards each other to embed in and grip the element (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299377-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine powere generation system
Inventor: TIMMINS CYRIL
IPC: F02C7/143
Filed: 1995-03-29
Abstract: In a gas turbine power generation system a multiple stage air compressor 8 delivers air at 15 to 30 atmospheres and 100 C, intercooling 7 maintaining stage temperatures at about 100 C. and a stage compression ratio of around two. A minor portion 31 of said air is cooled (cooler 6) and used for turbine (5) blade cooling and the remaining air stream 30 is saturated with water (saturator 15) and used for combustion (combustor 2) after passing through a recuperator 10, 12, 14 in an exhaust gas heat recovery duct 9 of the turbine 5. The combustion chamber 2, produces gases within a temperature range 1300 C. to 1600 C. (firing temperature of 1600-1800{C. are also mentioned) to drive the turbine and generate electricity. Fuel gas for the combustor 2 is utilised in the intercooler 7 prior to passing to a saturator 19, heat exchange coils 20, 21, 23, 25, quench unit 22 and saturator 24.
Patent GB-2292621-A (GB)
Title: Method of automatically controlling opening and closing of window of drivers cab or working vehicle and apparatus for practicing the method
Inventor: MIYAZAKI MASAMICHI
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A method of automatically controlling the opening and closing of a driver's cab of a working vehicle, and an apparatus for practicing the same method which are capable of carrying out the opening and closing of such a window smoothly and the shutting of such a window reliably, and having a high operability and a high safety. To obtain such effects, the apparatus is provided with a window (14) movable along guide rails (20L, 20R, 22L, 22R) extending between a window frame and a top wall, a driving cable (28) for moving the window (14) vertically by operating a driving means (34), locking units (29L, 29R) adapted to press the window against a window frame of a driver's cab and shut up the same, and a controller (50) for controlling these operations. In this apparatus, the locking units (29L, 29R) are provided with means (47L, 47R) for detecting a terminal position for a downward movement of the window during a window closing operation, a circuit for detecting a locking motor driving current during a window shutting operation, and means (48L, 48R) for detecting limit positions for backward movements of locking members during a window shutting force releasing operation; and the controller (50) is provided with a delay circuit (59), an element (54) for eliminating slack in the driving cable, an element for shutting up the window (14), and a window shutting force releasing to element (52). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293984-A (GB)
Title: Screaming punch toy
Inventor: BUSHELL MARTIN JAMES
IPC: A63H3/28
Filed: 1995-10-09
Abstract: The punch toy consists of a moulded foam rubber face 1 into which is inserted a circuit box (2, Figure 3). The circuit box includes a sensor 3 which registers impacts, eg. when the toy is punched. Its output is fed to a sound-generating circuit which selects one of eight pre-sampled scream sounds to be replayed by an EPROM digital sampler microchip 10. The sounds are amplified in an amplifier (12, Figure 2) and reproduced through a loudspeaker (4, Figure 4). The scream sound may be selected at random or may be selected to match the violence of the impact or punch. The sound may be selected from a library of sounds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310068-A (GB)
Title: Fluid leak responsive shut off valve
Inventor: CHADWICK STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1996-02-10
Abstract: The valve B, C is provided in a body, through which fluid flows, together with a flow detector E, F. A controller G receives a signal from the detector and, in response to abnormal flow conditions indicative of a leak, causes the valve to shut off fluid flow. The controller may include programmable timing means to determine if there has been flow either greater than or less than a predetermined value sustained for more than a predetermined time. The value(s) of the predetermined flow and timing criteria may be automatically adjusted in response to changes in fluid movement measured over a time period. The sensitivity of operation of the valve may be inhibited or increased during certain periods of the day or week, the valve may also be closed in response to detection of freezing temperature. The device can be incorporated into the water system of a building although it is applicable to other fluid distribution systems.
Patent GB-2311308-A (GB)
Title: Securing gutters to e.g.conservatories
Inventor: WATTERS DAVID
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1996-03-22
Abstract: A gutter assembly 12 comprises a gutter member 14 including an integral side securement element 32 and a short angular foot 30 which are together arranged to cooperate with integral parts of a ring beam 16. The assembly obviates the needs for clip arrangements for securing the gutter member 14 to the ring beam 16.
Patent GB-2297467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wiper applicators
Inventor: HART JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 1994-10-06
Abstract: A wiper element for wiper apparatus. The wiper element has an elongate support member (16) and an absorbent material (17) engaged about the support member. A tubular element (22) is located between the support member (16) and the absorbant material (17). The tubular element (22) has a plurality of openings (29) therein. The tubular element (22) is connectable with a liquid supply which feeds liquid under pressure to the tubular element. In wiper apparatus a plurality of wiper elements are mounted within the frame (11) with the wiper elements being located at an angle to the direction (D) in which the frame (11) will normally travel in use. Preferably each wiper element (15) is curved in its length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304388-A (GB)
Title: Slack adjuster for vehicle brake
Inventor: BROOME WILLIAM SIDNEY
IPC: F16D65/60
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: An operating assembly for a vehicle drum brake incorporates an automatic slack adjuster which includes a worm gear 20 carried by an input lever 11 and engaging a worm wheel (13, figure 3) connected to an output member 14 which, in use, is in splined engagement with a brake shaft. Initially the lever 11 and output member 14 rotate together, and movement of the lever 11 relative to a fixed datum 36, 37 pivots lever 40 to rotate member 30 relative the worm gear 20 by virtue of a one-way clutch 28. When the brake-applying force exceeds a predetermined value, the worm gear 20 moves against bias of spring 24 to disengage the clutch. The worm gear 20 is introduced into recess 16 by movement parallel to the axis of the worm wheel. The assembly can be adapted for manual adjustment by extending shaft 22 through cap 18.
Patent GB-2309393-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: The apparatus has a board 10, tokens 20 which are moved around the board, a set of cards 30 with jokes printed on them, and a cassette 24 of recorded laughter. In accordance with the rules of the game, players tell each other jokes from the cards and play the tape of recorded laughter, in order to induce the other players to laugh, whereupon the player(s) who laugh lose points.
Patent GB-2322976-A (GB)
Title: Data communications connectors
Inventor: WHITE ROWLAND SPENCER
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: The contacts of an RJ 45 jack are modified by addition of a mechanical link 50 at their free ends. The link ensures substantially uniform deformation of the contacts on insertion of a plug whereby electrical connection between plug and jack is only established if the number of contacts on each is the same. The bar may carry a capacitive array to correct for crosstalk and may be a PCB or thermoplastic moulding enclosing extensions or modifications to the contacts which provide the capacitance. The bar may be arranged behind the rear wall of the jack.
Patent GB-2312482-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device for corrugated tubes
Inventor: RUMPEL JURGEN
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: The device has a body 5 for receiving the tube end 3 and a ring 7 slideably mounted on the body and having resiliently flexible tongues 17 with engagement ribs 19 at the inner periphery thereof for engagement into a peripheral groove of the corrugated tube (3). The tongues 17 extend through openings 15 of the body 5 and Cam surfaces 21 formed at the inner periphery of the tongues (17, 57) can be brought into engagement with shoulders 23 of the body 5 by displacement of the ring for pivoting the tongues 17 radially outwardly into a release position. Cooperating surfaces of the tongues 17 and the forward edges 27 of the openings 15 aid retention of the tongues in the tube groove. The device can connect the tube to a wall and can be a T-piece or angle piece.
Patent GB-2317076-A (GB)
Title: Method for pre-establishing communications in a wireless communication network without the use of a multicast server
Inventor: DERANGO MARIO F
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: Network access delays are minimized by using affiliation messages to pre-establish communications in a wireless communication network 100. A controller 102, upon receiving an affiliation message from a first site 104, establishes connections between the first site and a second site 105, the connections being uniquely associated with a talkgroup/site affiliation indicated by the affiliation message. Additional sites can be added by modifying the connection to include the additional sites. Using a multicast SVC as the connection between the first and second site eliminates the need for a multicast server and its associated delays.
Patent GB-2315180-A (GB)
Title: Video signal converting apparatus and LCD display device
Inventor: BYOUNG-HAN KIM
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: A matrix display device (eg an LCD) is described, which receives horizontal and vertical synchronization signals and an analog video signal from a host according to a host display mode and displays an image on an LCD screen supporting a higher-resolution LCD display mode. A clock generator 200 generates first and second pixel clock signals, the frequency of the second pixel clock being greater than that of the first pixel clock. An analog-to-digital converter 500 converts the analog video signal into a digital video signal in synchronization with the first pixel clock signal. A memory 400 stores the digital video signal and a memory controller 600 controls the read/write operations of the memory such that lines of digital video data are written to the memory in accordance with the first pixel clock signal and read from the memory at a faster rate in accordance with the second pixel clock and such that, if between successive line read operations no line write operation has been completed, the same line of digital video data is read during the subsequent line read operation.
Patent GB-2318144-A (GB)
Title: Resilient clips for securing replacement windows and doors
Inventor: CUBITT MATTHEW
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A clip for securing a replacement window in an opening, in one embodiment comprises a base portion 20A with two holes for screwing or nailing the clip to the wall, and a resilient projecting leg 20B cut from the base, with a second resilient leg 20C projecting from the first leg, and cut from the first leg. As the outer frame of the window or door is pushed in the opening against back stop 28, the two legs are first deformed, and then spring into a recess in its peripheral face preventing removal. A further embodiment comprises a base portion having a straight section 42 and a forked section 44, the base portion being adapted for nailing or screwing to the wall at a wall opening, wherein the straight section has upstanding inclined wings 50 on its opposite sides which are deformed as a window is pushed into the opening and then spring back to enter a recess in the peripheral face of the window, thereby to fix the window in position against internal plasterwork.
Patent GB-2320192-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treating clinical waste
Inventor: TARN DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A61L11/00
Filed: 1998-02-11
Abstract: Apparatus for the heat treatment of clinical waste includes an enclosed disinfecting chamber 12 having a waste inlet 14, a waste outlet 18, conveyor means 16 for conveying waste from the inlet to the outlet, the conveyor means being driven at a constant speed, heating means 24 which heat the conveyor and/or the chamber for indirect heating of the waste, temperature sensing means 'P' for sensing the internal temperature of the chamber, control means 50 linked to the temperature sensing means and controlling the heating means in response to the monitored temperature so as to maintain a desired temperature profile within the chamber, the temperature being above a minimum disinfecting temperature. Preferably valves 30,39 are located at the inlet and outlet of the chamber so as to provide gas seals whilst permitting waste to enter and exit the chamber.
Patent GB-2326205-A (GB)
Title: A trailer overrun braking system
Inventor: STRONG REGINALD JOHN HENRY
IPC: B60T11/10
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: A trailer overrun braking system includes a hydraulically operated disc brake wherein the brake pads are actuated in response to a trailer over-run condition, and are de-activated on reverse motion of the trailer. In one arrangement, the calliper assembly 6 (62, Fig.7) has a lost motion connection 11 (63, 64) to a back plate 9 (61) and, on reverse motion, is moved rearwardly from its normal position thus actuating a pressure relief valve 7 through abutment 12 which bleeds hydraulic pressure from the brake circuit. When the brake is locked by a manual actuator or a valve in the hydraulic circuit the lost motion cannot be taken up and the valve 7 is not operated. A second, manually operable hydraulic circuit (99-101, Fig.9) may be provided. In an alternative embodiment, an electric pressure relief valve is operated by engaging reverse gear and the lost motion connection is not required.